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Eighteen Family History

Eighteen Surname Meaning

local pronunciation of Eaton re-interpreted through folk etymology as the number eighteen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eighteen family from?

You can see how Eighteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eighteen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Eighteen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Eighteen families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Eighteen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eighteen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eighteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eighteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eighteen. 40% of Eighteen men worked as a Fish Salesman and 95% of Eighteen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eighteen were Tool Turner and Domestic Service.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fish Salesman
    40%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Fish Salesman Own Business
    20%
  • Tool Turner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Service
    6%

What Eighteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Eighteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eighteen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Eighteen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Eighteen. For the veterans among your Eighteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eighteen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Eighteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eighteen in 1986 was 86, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eighteen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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